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Subtract 18/14 from 6/15

1st number: 6/15, 2nd number: 1 4/14

6/15 - 18/14 is -31/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 14 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    6/15 = 6 × 14/15 × 14 = 84/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    18/14 = 18 × 15/14 × 15 = 270/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    84/210 - 270/210 = 84 - 270/210 = -186/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/35

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